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What Is The Recovery Time To Complete Healing For A Mid-line Distal Nightstick Fracture ?

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Question : what is the recovery time to complete healing for a mid-line distal nightstick fracture of the ulna with no displacement of the bone after a week in the cast
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Usually heals in 4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
A non displaced green stick fracture of ulna completely heals in a cast in 4 weeks if you regularly take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements and are otherwise healthy.
Such fractures usually heal completely without any complications. No need to worry.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Any further questions are welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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What Is The Recovery Time To Complete Healing For A Mid-line Distal Nightstick Fracture ?

Brief Answer: Usually heals in 4 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A non displaced green stick fracture of ulna completely heals in a cast in 4 weeks if you regularly take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements and are otherwise healthy. Such fractures usually heal completely without any complications. No need to worry. Hope this answer is helpful. Any further questions are welcome. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.